Grace Dyke

Grace Dyke, nee Vander Laan, age 89, of Highland, IN passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William Dyke. Loving mother of Arlene (late Simon) Visser, Beverly (Wesley) Mesman, William (Harriet) Dyke, John (Elaine) Dyke, Tom (Christy) Dyke, Marilyn (Dennis) Churilla, Janis (David) Standarski and Linda (Scott) Paarlberg. Proud grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 28. Dear sister of Alice Redeker of Wisconsin and preceded in death by 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Also preceded in death by one granddaughter: Stephanie Mesman-Blom and one great-granddaughter: Isabella Dees. Grace provided a loving home, Christian education and a Godly heritage to each of her children. Visitation Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral service Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at New Life Christian Reformed Church (3010 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN) with services conducted by Rev. Sytsma and Rev. Bazuin. Interment Hope Cemetery - Highland, IN. Memorials may be given to Highland Christian School (3040 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN 46322) or DeMotte Christian School (1223 Begonia St., SE, Demotte, IN 46310) appreciated.